tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325217338696855922.post7886426877246160739..comments2013-10-25T11:21:00.976-07:00Comments on Padres Trail: 2012 Season PreviewMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834783703709709964noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325217338696855922.post-77807503629142535162012-03-30T08:13:40.893-07:002012-03-30T08:13:40.893-07:00I will be happy if proven wrong, but I just don...I will be happy if proven wrong, but I just don't see it that way.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12834783703709709964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325217338696855922.post-38627549144960495052012-03-30T05:35:16.129-07:002012-03-30T05:35:16.129-07:00"The Padres will improve but will once again ..."The Padres will improve but will once again inhabit the basement of this division."<br /><br />Bite your tongue! The Padres' pythagorean won-loss was 79-83. They were 8 games worse due to injuries to two starters, two relievers, their 1B, 2B (twice), 3B and catcher (twice). Hawpe, Cantu and Rizzo combined for .198 in 2/3 of the season, and Alonso is a cinch to beat that. Quentin is much better than Ludwick, the Padres have two lefties in the rotation and a replacement for Adams at setup. The team is poised for a winning record in '12, maybe 2nd or 3rd. Look to Colorado or LA for your cellar-dwellers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com